Founder Asks 'How Much' As Xbox Looks To Cut Arkane Loose
Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio has publicly inquired about purchasing the studio back from Microsoft as the parent company explores divestment options.
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Who is attempting to buy Arkane Studios?
Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio has made a public inquiry regarding the cost to acquire the studio.
What is the current relationship between Raphaël Colantonio and Arkane?
Colantonio founded the studio but left the company in 2017.
Has Microsoft confirmed a sale price?
Coverage does not yet specify a price or whether Microsoft has officially responded to the request.
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Raphaël Colantonio, the founder of Arkane Studios who departed the company in 2017, has asked the Xbox CEO to disclose the cost of acquiring the studio. This inquiry follows reports that Microsoft is looking to offload the developer, known for creating the Dishonored series.
Coverage from GamesRadar+, Wccftech, Polygon, and Kotaku emphasizes the informal nature of the founder's request, which was phrased as a query for a friend. The reporting highlights the ongoing discussion regarding the potential future of the studio under Microsoft's ownership.
Future developments remain dependent on a formal response from Microsoft leadership. Coverage does not yet specify if a price has been determined or if the studio is officially available for purchase.
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Founder Asks 'How Much' As Xbox Looks To Cut Arkane Loose Kotaku · 91d ago broke it first
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